After leaving the forest, Xellos and Ad walked through the plains to reach the city.
　Using arcana, they searched for the city from the air, and kept walking for half a day. To be honest, they were bored.
　The two of them were...

"Hehehehe, brother, how about this? It's a good gun.
Type 64 rifle. ....... It's a bit of a looker, but I prefer the M16.
Sorry, we don't make the M16 yet. I got an M4 carbine. What do you want?
Can you do something about your tone?　I think I'm going to have to go to Harman for that. ....... Do you have a handgun type?

　--I was walking around playing hit man with the buyer.
　However, the guns in their hands are not the usual explosive type. The gun in their hands is not an ordinary explosive gun, but a so-called [magic gun] that shoots out bullets with magical explosive power.
　The structure is simpler than ordinary heavy weapons, but the problem is the power.
　The old man has never tried to shoot it.

"Yes, I have a Glock 17. There's also the Desert Eagle and the Tokarev.　You like those, don't you?
You know, you're kind of a slut, ........ What about the Colt Python?　I'm sure Mr. Xelloss would be the first to make one.
You're so selfish, I worked all night to make it. ....... This is a bit of a quirk, the ammunition is the same as the real thing, six rounds, but ...... it's special ammunition. I'm low on ammo. I've got two Mossbergs. ......
Shotguns. I like handguns. If you're gonna work all night, at least make me a pair of gloves.
I'm not much of a knitter. I'm not much of a knitter. Well, I've always preferred assault rifles and machine guns, so I don't have many handguns. Why not a Remington Double Derringer?　The one that assassinated the president of a certain country.
That's two bullets. It's got a short range. It's only good for self-defense. It's bad luck before that.

　I've been working on it in my spare time, making parts with magic smelting, and recently I've put together a bunch of guns. I can only expose them to the public at times like this.
　The most important thing is that Ad is a kindred spirit, and we have similar interests, so I was showing them off to the fullest.

"Hey, Mr. Xellos, ......, isn't this heavy weaponry dangerous?
"Yes, it is. It might overturn the military balance of this world and the state of warfare from the ground up. I haven't even tried it out yet.
I heard the Holy Roman Empire of Metis made a flintlock rifle.
I have one. Here it is: .......

　A firearm manufactured by the Holy Law Goddess of Metis, taken from the inventory.
　It's a gunpowder reloader, and if you don't have enough of them, you won't get any significant results. It also has a weakness against rain.

Are you going to change the way war is fought?
I'm not sure if you're just trying to be a knowledge cheat.　How could you make gunpowder without magical alchemy? I admire your persistence, I do.

　The production of gunpowder in this world is different from Earth.
　Explosive ores are common, and there are multiple ways to prepare gunpowder.
　As long as the materials are available, Zeroth and his friends can easily create it through magical alchemy, but the fact that a religious state has done so is surprising.

I'm not sure how they got permission. How dare they give permission?
"If you don't use magic, you might as well say, 'This is legitimate learning! I'm sure you'll agree.　As long as you don't use magic, anything goes, right?
"That's a theory, but it's quite possible. If you open up, you've practically affirmed the existence of mages. ....... Well, it's a religious country in its last days.

　With a Hawa M1500 in hand, the old man disses the Metis Holy Law Divine Kingdom.
　Incidentally, Ad was carrying an M60 light machine gun on his shoulder.

"Whoa, we spotted a Bulldog up ahead.
The meat was good. ...... Want to hunt?
"Hey, my hoover's on fire!

　It's a rifle that's been exported to other countries, and it's one of the most reliable rifles made in Japan.
　It is also deployed by the Japanese police for exterminating vermin.
　Although it is only a replica, it has been successfully used as a gun before with the Gun Blade. This is a good opportunity to test the performance of a bolt-action rifle that incorporates the technology of magic.
Bulldodo is a wild boar-like creature with a hippo-like head, and is a herbivorous monster.
　In the beginning of Sword and Sorcery, it was often hunted as a valuable source of income, and it was also a great help in leveling up.

In the event that you have any questions regarding where and the best way to get in touch with us, please do not hesitate to contact us. What kind of secondary effects will be produced? ......
You're experimenting here? It's a good idea to keep your magic power to a minimum.　I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.


You're right. ....... You don't want to get minced in one hit. I'm going to be pissed off at my neighbors who believe in meat.
That kid. ....... There was a time when I got hit with a meat skewer on the street?
"Hahahaha, you've been victimized too, Ad?

　I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure I'll be able to do it.
I'm sure you'll agree. I'm not sure what to do, but I'd like to know what you think.

".........

　I was speechless.

...... Hey, you've got the magic down, right?
I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one. You can't just shoot it and expect a huge explosion. ......?
It's useless. ....... Where would you use a weapon like this? ......
I don't think the problem is the bullets it shoots out. ......

　In the event that you've got a lot of money, you'll be able to take advantage of the fact that you'll be able to get a lot more out of it.
　Because of the ridiculous amount of magic power that the Zeros possess, even a small amount of magic power is far more powerful than that of the inhabitants of this world. The same phenomenon occurs with the unnecessarily powerful slashing weapons.
　The trouble is, Zeroth and the others do not notice the discomfort. It was only after they had used it that they were able to confirm it, and they were baffled by the unexpected power.
　After all, you can't know the effect of this kind of item until you actually use it. Even if you expect it, you will be betrayed in a bad way.
　My body's senses have not yet caught up with the powerful power of the retrofit. If you don't have the skill of [restraint], the magic gun will become a weapon of annihilation.

I'm not sure what to do.　I'm not sure what to make of it.
I should've used magic alone. Well, let's test it later. If we don't dismantle the Bulldozer and get to the city, we'll lose daylight.
Yeah. ....... Let's make this quick.

　They quickly dismantled the bulldozer and continued their search for the city.
　Fortunately, the messenger found a stone pillar on the road that marked the way to the city, and it was fortunate that their current location was along the border of Metis and the direction of the city.

　Two men ran at a ridiculous speed along the streets of the Holy and Holy Goddess Kingdom of Metis.
　They are the wind in the flesh.
　Driving through the streets of a foreign country in a light wagon is conspicuous, but right now they stood out as something very different.
　And they arrived safely at the city of Luna Sark.

　The town of Luna Sark is a city of many things.

　The city of Luna Sark is one of the southernmost cities in the Holy Law Kingdom of Metis, and it was mainly a prosperous trading city.
　The reason for the past tense is: .......

It's deserted. ....... Most of the stores on the main street are empty.
"Because trade with the magical kingdom of Solistair has ceased. It would be much more profitable for the merchants to trade in mineral resources from the Kingdom of Issaras, and there is no advantage to coming to this country.
I think the Isaras Kingdom will be bartering for a while.　If the parts for the magic motor carriage are manufactured, it will create a considerable economic effect.
You can do business in the Atrum Empire, and the flow is over there. The merchants would rather pass through Solistair, which doesn't even charge customs fees, than pay unreasonable tolls.
This is not a people-friendly country. This country is not friendly to its people. ......

　This is all due to the opening of an underground highway connecting the magical kingdom of Solistea and the Imperial Kingdom of Atollum. It's also a big blow to have declared a diplomatic break.
　The war with the Atrum Empire consumed a lot of the country's budget, and after forcing the Holy Knights to collect taxes and reorganize the Holy Order, they were defeated in the Ruda Ilulu Plains. The country's capital, the Holy City of Maha Rutat, collapsed, and that was the final blow.
　At the same time, the greedy and nominal clergy became involved in bribery and corruption, and the state of internal and external troubles became more serious. This was having an ongoing effect on the cities near the border.

I don't care what you say, but ...... is there any place I can stay?
"Don't say that. It's very unsettling. ......
"Are they extracting high taxes from the frontier too?　It's going to be hard to live a normal life with all these unemployed people.
There's going to be a riot soon, isn't there?

　Vagrants are conspicuous in every corner of the city, and some of them have even reduced themselves to begging.
　When I entered the city, I saw three people robbing residents of their belongings, but I quickly hit them with pebbles to stun all the robbers. I avoided using magic in the hostile territory of the mages, as I should have. .......

I'm not sure if it's getting any safer. I'm not sure what to make of a city that's lost its trade.
If there are no jobs, it's up to the government to decide what to do. If we don't do something before a riot breaks out, the sensible residents will flee in the night.
If we don't do something to prevent the people from starving, they will leave the frontier and move to other countries. "The people are sometimes outrageous. Or sell the land to another country. ......
Well, that's none of our business.



　They are just other people.
　It's not like the two reincarnated people can interfere in the administration of the country, and even though they know it's a terrible situation, at the end of the day, they're just bystanders watching.
　There are some traders, but they are not as active as the ones in Santor, and they are barely surviving by the skin of their teeth.
　Merchants often formed unions and traveled in large and small caravans, with the very large caravans heading for the big cities.
Caravans that come to small towns like Luna Sark are probably small unions.

They're setting up stalls in front of closed stores. You sure about that? ......
As long as the shopkeepers don't complain, why not?　After all, we're gentiles, aren't we? We're just hypocrites who can't do anything but pity.

　Walking through the city, they had reached the central square.
　As they walked through the city, they reached the central square, where they saw the glittering array of knights, different from the guards.

"Gentlemen, it's been a long time since we had a vacation. For the next three days, you are free to do as you please. However, you should enjoy your vacation with a sincere attitude so as not to damage the discipline and pride of the Holy Order. Don't cause any trouble for the people!　That's all I have to say about the details, dismissed!
「「「「 Whoa, whoa, whoa! 」」」」

　For some reason, the Holy Order was present in the deserted city.
　In the event that you have any questions regarding where and the best way to get in touch with us, please do not hesitate to contact us.

I'm not sure why the Holy Knights would be in such a remote area. ......
I think they were sent out because they were short on manpower.
Whatever the case, we need to find a place to stay first. We don't need to get involved with the Holy Order at the moment.
You'll be fine as long as you keep your head down. It's not only mages who wear robes, so you won't be found out.

　They posed as mercenaries and looked for an inn while chatting.
　Soon after, they found an inn. .......

What a difference ......!

　When they saw the two lodgings across the street from each other, they were astonished.
　One was a luxurious inn with lavish decorations, while the other was a pitifully desolate rundown inn.
　The existence of these opposite lodgings across the street shows us the heartlessness of the disparity in society just by looking at them.

The ...... luxury inn is probably not good. It's not natural for us to stay there and we'll be turned away.
"We'll inevitably end up at this rundown place ...... that looks like it's about to fall down.

　The inn was too rundown.
　The inn was too shabby, too dirty, and too old to attract any guests to the point of insanity.
　At worst, it could be called a ruin, but a fragrant scent wafted from inside the inn.
　It seemed to be open for business.

At least the food looks promising. ......
In other words, you can't expect anything else. In addition,......, we can not stay in a high-class inn where brave men stay. It's unnatural.
"Brave people are ...... what?

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

You weren't here a while ago, were you?
I think he was behind us.　Don't look too closely, we don't want you to think we're suspicious.
Yeah, I know. ....... Well, I don't like it, but let's go into the inn. There's no point in staring at a rundown inn forever.

　Just to be safe, they entered the inn with their backs to each other.
　They needed to look like mercenaries with no money.
To the casual observer, they would have appeared to be disappointed with the rundown inn.
　But they could feel the eyes on their backs. They were a little worried that the hero might be suspicious of them.

"What's wrong, Mr. Manabu?
...... No, not really. (I thought they were ...... Japanese, or was that my imagination?
If it's just my imagination, I'll just go to the inn. I still have some paperwork to take care of.
Oh no, aren't you done with the last paperwork?　Why are you sending them to me?
That's because you're needed so much. "That's why we need you so much. Your forward-thinking perspective and opinions will be a good reference for your superiors. Keep up the good work.
"You're not going to help me?　Just me?　Can't I just take a break?
You're a brave man. Show some respect for others. Come on, let's go into the inn.
I didn't become a hero because I like it!　I'm unhappy. ----!

　I'm not sure if you've seen this before, but I'm sure you've.
　He can't resist an older woman, and he can't seem to rest even after finishing his work.

　I'm not sure what to say.



　Upon entering the inn, I found that despite the shabby exterior, the interior was well maintained.
　The first floor, which doubles as a tavern and a dining room, is Western-style with a relaxed atmosphere. A few men were eating, and Xellos got the impression that this was a surprisingly good place to eat.

...... Is this a hit?
I'm not sure what the hell is going on with the raggedy outside.　If it were cleaned up, it would attract more customers. ......

　The interior is beautiful, but the outside is a disappointment.
　The gap between the two is so great that it almost baffles me.

"Welcome. Are you staying with us?
Yes, I'm with two men. Do you have a room available?
Yes, there is. Yes, ...... is available. ......

　The man who seemed to be the innkeeper gave me a melancholy smile and held out a ledger.
　I guess he wants me to write it down, but I'm more interested in the dark smile on his face.

"Not enough guests at ......?
"Mr. Ad, don't be rude.
There are fewer. Why do you refuse to trade with the magical kingdom of Solstice, it's good for business. I'm turning to food instead of lodging. ......
It's the fault of the country's bigwigs, isn't it? Not that it matters much to a weed.
You're a mercenary?
Yeah. Tomorrow I'll be a drifter, that's for sure.

　While exchanging casual conversations, I entered my name in the accommodation list, paid the money in advance, and took the key to my room.
　Despite the shabby exterior, the inside of the inn was quite solid.

What a waste. It's a shame, it's a decent inn except for the outside.
It seems to be an inn that caters to traders, so if no traders come, there will inevitably be fewer customers. The effects of inept politics are terrible.
"Anyway, it's nice to have a good night's rest. I've got research to do tomorrow, though.
Let's get some rest tonight. The more sleep we get, the better, right?
I agree. I'm going to eat and get some sleep. I'm sleepy.

　When you're out in the field, you have to be alert to your surroundings, which inevitably makes it harder to sleep.
　Furthermore, camping in winter is difficult at this point in time, and the cold greatly reduces the amount of time you can spend sleeping. It's hard to sleep well, so it's hard in the morning.

What's the point of staying up all night for a day or two?　It's better than six days of three hours of sleep.
"What kind of black company is this? I'm not Napoleon, I can't stand that kind of routine.
Oh, you're a downtown revolutionary.
It's not about the shochu!　It's a different name. Why don't you choose whiskey?
Because they're Japanese.

　The two of them walked up the stairs, saying the usual things.
　Just underneath them, the owner of the inn was doing the "kita kita" dance for the first time in a long time, but they didn't notice it.

　This is a paradise for hexenbiests.

　The Great Dark Green Zone of Fafhran is a paradise for demonic beasts and a place of shura.
　The black beast was in trouble in that corner.
　That's because...

『『『『『『 Why are you fatter than before? -------! 』』』』』』

　--I've failed to lose weight. No, not exactly.
　This beast is a demon possessed by the soul of a brave man, and it has grown in size by eating and taking in the factors of other demons. In other words, it is a runaway cell.
　The organism has deviated greatly from the original framework of the organism and has become abnormally enlarged, which can be described as a state where the biological structure is not fixed.
　In other words, there is no point in dieting.

"Who's the one who ate the food?
"My memory is in sync, no one is doing that!
No, no, no, this is not cool!
"Help me, Kano-chan!
"You're finally stuck. ......
You're like a ball. Should I put a cannonball on your head?

　The human faces floating from all over the body were each screaming in grief.
　The original dragon-like figure is now a fat lump of flesh. At this point, it would be faster to roll than to walk.
　A small, barely discernible arm was twitching, but other than that, it was completely motionless.
　As far as I could see, it was a rather surreal sight.

...... What the hell. I'm sorry to hear that.


『『『『『『!　』』』』』』

　In the event that you've got any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. At the same time, several eyeballs recognized its existence.
　A girl floating in the sky with the moon behind her.
　She had two golden horns on her head, her ears were covered with body hair like a kemo, she had three pairs of wings on her back: white, bat, and black, and a long nine-tailed tail was swinging.
　The golden aura emanating from it was not that of a living creature, but one of overwhelming awe and intimidation. My instincts warned me not to go against it.

I'm not sure what to make of this.　It's a very strange sight to behold. ......
"No, I don't want to look like this. ......
"Please help me. I can't move. I can't move. ～～～～!
No, how are you going to help me? There's nothing you can do about it.
What's with the ...... black gothic lolita outfit?
"What a charisma ....... And it's a composite attribute.
"Cute ......
I want to take her home. ......
I want to ......
『『『『 Officer --------, these are the guys!

　Some are trying to tell you what's going on, some are desperate for help, and some have developed special s*xual habits.
　There are many people who are vindictive, such as "revenge" or "kill the four gods," and Alfea has a rough idea of the situation.
　That means this hapless beast is just like me.

I understand. You want to take revenge on the four gods and those who used you, don't you?　But you can't even move in your miserable state. Therefore, you seek my help. ......
"Can you do something?
Please, you have to do something with our bodies!
Let me have my revenge!　If you don't, we'll die trying!
I'm already dead.
I'm already dead. 『『『『『『 Let us avenge this grudge! 』』』』』』

　The feelings of hatred were in perfect sync with each other.
　As Alfia, I feel sorry for them, and personally, I am in a position to do something about their souls. But at this point, there is nothing I can do.
　But in one respect, they could be useful.

Do you want to make a deal with me?
『『『『『 Deal?　』』』』』
"Yes, I must reclaim my power from the four gods. I've sealed up one of them, but I don't know where the other three are hiding. My powers are too strong for me to be able to find them.
"Is there any benefit to us in this deal?
"Someone has a good sense of humor. Yes, if I can get the power back from the four gods, I can bring you back to life. It's up to the gods of each world to decide if they want to interfere with events and bring you back to life or reincarnate you as a new life.

　In essence, it's a decoy to draw out the four gods.
　If Alfea moves, the four gods will definitely escape.
　However, the four gods have no choice but to move against the alien beings, and if these heroes move, there is a high possibility that they will definitely show themselves.
　Even if they are not as bad as the evil gods, they are still called gods and have the instinct to eliminate irregularities that threaten this world.
　It was intended to reverse the system in which the four gods must be on the defensive only when the humans are out of control.

I'm sure you're aware of that.

　Normally, a person who can't exercise the power to manage a single dimensional world and can't even manage a single planet would be a hindrance to Alfea.
　However, in today's Alufia, some control mechanisms are active, and most of their capacity is used just to make themselves invisible to the people around them.
　As his abilities awakened, it became more and more difficult to deceive the people around him.
　Above all, it was troublesome to find them one by one.

"You can use me as I use you. Give and take.
"......, are you sure you want to help us?
"They used us and then they killed us!　Aren't you the same?
"What do you think?　I'm willing to trust them.
I think we're doomed anyway. You'll have to make a bold decision.
"Once I am whole, I will be able to collect the souls of all those summoned to this world. All that's left to do is to sort them out and send them back to the world they came from. It won't be much work once I'm whole.

　This is true.
　But there was no way to prove it. It was up to the heroes.
　Soon, the heroes made up their minds.

"We need your help. We want to go back to our world.
"All right, the deal is done. This is a covenant and a pact, and I give you power over your souls. Imagine a form worthy of war, the strong man you envision.



　Placing her hand on the huge ball of flesh, Alfia began to interfere with the organism, channeling the power.
　Soon, the mass of flesh made an unpleasant creaking sound, the skeleton deformed, and the muscles converged into their proper shape.
　At the same time...

『『『『『『 migyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!』』』』』』

　--The heroes were hit by intense pain.
　They transformed the abnormal body into a living form and furthermore settled countless souls. As a result, they would regain their five senses, so it was only natural that they would experience intense pain in response to the deformation of their bodies.
　In the end, the lump of flesh transformed into a giant creature.

『『『『『『Goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! 』』』』』』

　A powerful roar echoed through the Great Deep Green Zone .
　Its form is close to that of a dragon, with four large and four small arms. Its body is as long as a snake's, and it has four hind legs, all covered with jet-black scales.
　It has a long body like a snake, four hind legs, and is covered with jet-black scales.

"You are vengeful monsters, beasts of condemnation that bring judgment to the fools who presume to be gods. This is the will of the world, and I, Alfea Megas, will affirm your vengeance. Bring the four gods and all who associate with them to justice with my will. From now on, you may call yourselves the Jabberwock of the Demon Dragon!

　The Demon Dragon Jabberwock roared again.
　The Jabberwock, a demon dragon of destruction, roared again, its powerful and massive limbs flying in the sky, its overwhelming sense of intimidation frightening the demons around it.

The power is ...... surging.
You can do it. ...... You can kill it!
The time for revenge has come. ......
"Let's go fight a big one to get used to it.
Yeah, right. I need to know how much power I can wield.
"Any behemoths or dragons around?

　The human faces on the scales discuss what to do.
　And to find out what their current bodies are capable of, the heroes begin to move in search of the vicious demons.

"There you go. ....... Hmm, it looks like you're trying to acclimate your body. You're thinking very calmly, I'm counting on you. Well, I did a very good thing today.

　As he watched the demon dragon fly away, the kemomi nine-tailed gothic lolita nodded with great satisfaction.
　Convinced that the day of her perfection was approaching, the evil goddess seemed to have a relaxed mind. At the same time, the four gods' deathdays were approaching...

　It would be about three months from this day that the Jabberwock, the Demon Dragon, would attack the Holy Law God Kingdom of Metis.